The Benton Police Department is investigating the robbery of Summit Bank located at 1114 Hwy 35 North. 

On June 30th, at approximately 2:39 PM, officers responded to report of a robbery that had just taken place at the bank.  The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 30-40 years old, 5’8” to 6’ tall, with light brown hair.  He was last seen wearing a black ‘Derby style’ hat, green button-up shirt, black sports jacket, glasses, light colored blue jeans, and black shoes. 

The suspect did display a pistol during the robbery and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.  A possible vehicle description the suspect was driving was an early 1990’s model Chevrolet S-10, maroon in color with a large white stripe down the side going front to back. 

Detectives are currently working leads in this case and anyone with information relating to this case is strongly encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or leave a tip at 315-TIPS.